Indian Rocks Beach

Soft white sand and calm Gulf water. The public access is diagonally across from the porch.

Grab the beach chairs around golden hour. Our guests say the sunsets alone are worth the trip.

A quiet boardwalk trail through mangroves, great for a morning stroll and spotting wading birds.

Beach bars, casual seafood spots, coffee and sweet treats along Gulf Blvd.

The original Crabby Bill's, a family-friendly IRB institution for grouper sandwiches and crab.

A beloved, no-frills local spot with blackened grouper and fresh catch specials.

A step up for date night: creative seafood and a great wine list.

Order a cold drink with your toes in the sand and watch the sun go down over the Gulf.

Rent a board or kayak and paddle the calm Intracoastal waters where dolphins and manatees often appear.

Boats leave daily from John's Pass for dolphin watching, fishing trips and pirate cruises.

Charters run out of John's Pass and Clearwater. Plenty of shore fishing spots too.

A ferry ride to one of America's top-rated, totally undeveloped beaches.

Free to visit, home to rescued pelicans, owls and other native birds in Indian Shores.

Wide beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas and great shelling at the north end of the island.

Meet rescued dolphins, sea turtles and otters at this rescue and rehab aquarium.

Shops, ice cream, live music and pelicans waiting for the fishing boats to come in.

The nightly sunset celebration with street performers, artists and food vendors.

The Dalí Museum, a vibrant waterfront, murals and the St. Pete Pier.

Busch Gardens, the Riverwalk, Ybor City and pro sports.

Historic fort, bike trails and award-winning beaches at the mouth of Tampa Bay.